This pattern is published in 52 Weeks of Shawls by Laine Publishing.

The Älv shawl was inspired by traditional Swedish Bohus knitting that combines texture, colourwork and simple patterns. The shawl is knitted in the round using three colours but shaped like a triangular shawl with increases at the sides and the centre. After binding off, it is steeked along the top edge and stitches are picked up to hide the steek. Don’t be afraid to steek! According to Lærke Bisschop-Larsen, it feels like watching a butterfly emerge.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 67” / 170 cm.
Spine: 24.5” / 62 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Bluff Cove 4-ply by Annabel Williams Textiles (100% Falkland wool, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 skein of each colourway Indigo (C1) and Oak (C2).

1 skein of 100% Corriedale 4-ply by Annabel Williams Textiles (100% Corriedale, 437 yds / 400 m – 100 g), colourway Avocado & Oak (C3).

Or approx. 1311 yds / 1200 m of fingering weight yarn.


Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 2.5 / 3 mm (or smaller, for picking up sts) 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Sewing machine or crochet hook for steeking.

GAUGE
23 sts x 33 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm in pattern, after blocking.